#70 of 300 high schools in Massachusetts
#990 of 16,910 nationally
About Canton High
Canton High is a public high located in Canton, in the Canton school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 968 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 70th of 300 ranked high schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is math proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (64th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 968.
There are 6 schools in Canton; Canton High ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)76%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Canton High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Canton High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rodman Early Childhood Center
Canton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
121 students · 112 m away
Dean S Luce
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students · 1.0 km away
John F Kennedy
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students · 1.4 km away
Lt Peter M Hansen
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students · 2.7 km away
Wm H Galvin Middle
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students · 2.8 km away
Charles J Prescott
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
267 students · 3.3 km away
Helen Hansen Elementary
Stoughton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students · 3.8 km away
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School
Stoughton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students · 4.3 km away
O'Donnell Middle School
Stoughton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students · 4.6 km away
Stoughton High
Stoughton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,118 students · 4.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
Melrose High
Melrose · Public high · Grades 9–12
967 students
Norwood High
Norwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
966 students
High School Of Commerce
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
966 students
Salem High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
952 students
Marlborough High
Marlborough · Public high · Grades 9–12
985 students
Minnechaug Regional High
Wilbraham · Public high · Grades 9–12
990 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Canton High a good school?
Canton High has a Success Index (US) of 82.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #70 of 300 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Canton High rank in Massachusetts?
Canton High ranks #70 of 300 high schools in Massachusetts and #990 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Canton High?
Canton High had 968 students in 2025.
Is Canton High a elementary school or a high school?
Canton High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Canton High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Canton High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.